Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of corneal ulcer (ulcus corneae).
Family history
- What is the general health status of your relatives?
Social anamnesis
Current medical history/systemic medical history (somatic and psychological complaints).
- How long has the change in the eye been present?
- Do you have any pain in the eye?
- Have you noticed any worsening of your vision?
- Does the eye water?
- Have you sustained an injury to the eye?
- Do you suffer from dry eyes?
Vegetative anamnesis including nutritional anamnesis.
- Do you wear contact lenses?
Self anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis
